Helicopter Training Podcast Episode 004 – Dangerous Student Errors, Part 2, with Max Trescott
This is the second part in a 3-part series where I join Max Trescott on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast to discuss some of the dangerous student errors in helicopter training and how instructors can prevent mistakes from becoming accidents.
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Overview
We start with a quick recap of Episode 3 – Dangerous Student Errors Part 1 and then Episode 2 (How to Hover Helicopter) and Episode 1 (How to Become a Helicopter Pilot). I then share some updates, including new hire training at the flight school, working on new videos for the Rotorcraft Collective, the COCC Aviation Club and Robinson Safety Notice Update Video I recently released.
We hear feedback on the last episode from David in Australia and give thanks to all the YouTube Members and Patreon supporters – learn more on how you can support this volunteer project.
In part 2 of my discussion with Max, we cover more maneuver-specific guidance and accident reviews:
- Quick Stops / Rapid Decelerations
- Vortex Ring State (VRS)
- Hover Autos
For this video version, I’ve added graphics and short clips to make the discussion clearer for visual learners. I also reference recent training accidents to highlight why these techniques are so important.
Chapters
- 00:00 START 00:31 Episode 3 – Dangerous Student Errors Part 1
- 01:12 Episode 2 – How to Hover a Helicopter
- 01:33 Episode 1 – How to Become a Helicopter Pilot
- 02:01 Flights school catch-up
- 02:43 Rotorcraft Collective
- 03:01 COCC Aviation Club
- 03:44 Robinson Safety Notice Update Video
- 04:18 Feedback from David
- 06:02 Supporting the show
- 07:02 Part 2 of Dangerous Student Errors with Max Trescott
- 09:03 Rapid Decelerations / Quick Stop
- 24:45 Rapid Decelerations / Quick Stop Accidents
- 28:26 Vortex Ring State (VRS)
- 50:02 Vortex Ring State (VRS) Accident
- 53:44 Hover autos 1:04:00 Hover auto accident
- 1:17:07 Wrap up with Max
- 1:13:36 Send your feedback
- 1:14:06 Next Episode – Dangerous Student Errors Part 3
- 1:14:19 Outro
Show Links
Here are all the links referenced in this episode:
- Robinson Safety Notice Update Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIptsjOjy8Y
- Rotorcraft Collective – https://bit.ly/ushst025
- Rotary Wing Show Podcast – https://tinyurl.com/RWS-EP119
- Aviation News Talk Podcast – https://aviationnewstalk.com
- NTSB News Talk – https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-News-Talk
- UAV News Talk – https://tinyurl.com/UAV-news-talk
- Max’s Garmin Books – https://g1000book.com
- FAA Safety Team – https://www.faasafety.gov
- Jerry Trimble Helicopters – https://www.jerrytrimblehelicopters.com
- Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum – https://www.evergreenmuseum.org
- Wings & Waves Water Park – https://www.wingsandwaveswaterpark.com
- Robinson Safety Notices – https://tinyurl.com/RHC-SNs
- R44 Tail Stinger Strike – https://youtu.be/wyZ2ixFWKmQ
- AOPA President Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_2lI2UrZC4
- Vietnam Dust Off Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnTAGMOfUDk
- Art Whitten Interview – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd6jAgLA_zY
- Schweizer Solo Tail Strike Accident – https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-GAA18CA539
- Non-Standard Quick Stop Accident – https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-ERA21LA252
- Bell 429 VRS Accident – https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-ERA22FA207
- Hover Auto Accident – https://tinyurl.com/NTSB-WPR23LA043
- Book a Discovery Flight – https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Disco
- Recommended Books – https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Books
- Essential Pilot Supplies – https://tinyurl.com/HTV-Supplies
- Helicopter Online Ground School (H.O.G.S.) 10% Discount use “HTV10” at Checkout – http://tinyurl.com/HOGSDiscount
Check these out for more information and resources to help you along your journey.
Feedback
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re just starting out or well into your journey, send us your questions, feedback, or thoughts. You can reach out to the show through the contact form or even record an audio message—we might feature your input in a future episode!
